UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha Template 7: Graduating Year Review Template 2013 Details Current Year 2013 Name of Programme Certificate in University Preparation and Certificate in Foundation Studies Original Programme Identifier Name of Self-Review Coordinator and position held (02) UC/09-CertFounStudies,CertEnglishTertStudies,CUP/1 Dr Phyllis Mowe Acting Programme Leader -CUP Programme Statement Description The CUAP proposal in 2009 was to introduce a single code (BRDG) to apply to all courses within the Bridging Programmes certificates- that is the Certificate in English for Tertiary Studies, the Certificate in Foundation Studies and the Certificate in University Preparation and to discontinue the prefixes ESOL, FOUN and PREP. This GYR is a review of the success of the BRDG code it is not a GYR of the individual qualifications. The justification was that for academic departments in UC and other universities a single prefix would provide more clarity on programme origin when interpreting transcripts. A number of Certificate in University Preparation (CUP) and Certificate in Foundation Studies optional courses were on both schedules, making the placement of the programme specific FOUN or PREP prefix arbitrary. Additionally, new courses written for both certificates would be better placed under a common code (BRDG). Finally it was felt that the Certificate in English for Tertiary Studies was a Bridging programme in its own right, giving entry to undergraduate or postgraduate programmes. The BRDG code made it distinguishable from ESOL courses that are offered through many formal and informal training institutions across the range of English language providers. Achievement The proposed change to the prefixes of course codes was implemented in 2010 and is currently in place (See Appendix 1). There were no obvious changes to delivery or quality of the programmes as a result of the prefix changes. The introduction of the BRDG code was seen as an administrative move and one that did not affect the Graduate Profiles of the qualifications concerned. Feedback from surveying staff from various units indicated support for the use of a single BRDG course code. Staff have used the course codes in a number of ways, including programme schedules, transcripts, marketing materials, and have experienced no issues associated with the BRDG course codes. Students indicated a preference for the common prefix code (BRDG) to a mix of prefix codes (FOUN, PREP) Changes Over the period 2010 to 2013, the following changes to the schedules of the Certificates occurred: o BRDG041, 042 were introduced to replace BRDG001, 002, 003 when the Certificate in English for Tertiary Studies was replaced by the Certificate in English for University Study. Neither the new courses, nor the new Certificate was offered due to the closure of the English Language Programmes. The Certificate in English for Tertiary Studies involving BRDG001, BRDG002 and BRDG003 was discontinued in 2012. o BRDG008 and BRDG009 were merged to form BRDG008 - Texts and Culture: Reading, Viewing, Writing, due to declining enrolments. o o BRDG008 and BRDG010 were merged and replaced with BRDG034 - Special Topic: The Humanities: Texts, Culture and History, due to declining enrolments. BRDG015 was discontinued and Mathematics students were placed into BRDG016 or 017 due to duplications in the course content. 1 o BRDG012 and 013 were merged and replaced with BRDG035 Special Topic: Indigenous and Pacific Studies due to declining enrolments. Review Processes E Account of Review Processes. The review panel consisted of: Gareth Morgan (Acting Manager Bridging Programmes and Programme Leader Foundation Studies), Dr Phyllis Mowe (Acting Programme Leader - CUP), and externally Dr Lorraine Petelo (Director of Foundation Studies and English Language Division – Lincoln University). Surveys were undertaken with 58 students and from staff representing Liaison, Disability Support, College Offices, and Admissions. Data on student performance and enrolment in BRDG codes was referred to. The panel met to analyse and evaluate the information gathered. Dr Petelo was appointed as Chair. This report was written and circulated amongst the panel members for feedback. Review Outcomes Acceptability E Staff and graduates view the introduction of the new BRDG code as meeting its objectives. Assessment procedures and student performance The panel deemed that this section of the template was not relevant to the proposal which was a change in course codes. Data Table 1: Numbers enrolling and completing Year Projected No. Enrolling Actual No. Enrolled Full-time Parttime EFTS No. Completed Withdrawals Certificate in Foundation Studies 2010 2011 297 190 197 101 100 89 186.6 94.0 125 87 3 4 2012 104 78 26 61.9 58 2 Certificate in University Preparation 116 253 125.0 180 10 2010 369 2011 293 87 206 118.2 147 6 2012 303 118 185 119.3 146 8 Table 2: Distribution of grades (for Core courses) No. Enrolled No. Complet ed BRDG004 177 141 3 BRDG005 193 132 1 BRDG006 227 177 2 BRDG004 111 93 BRDG005 150 116 BRDG006 274 207 BRDG004 72 BRDG005 91 Year Course Code 2010 2011 2012 A+ A 4 A- B+ B B- C+ C C- Fail GPA (Prog or Subj) GPA(all studs) 6 10 14 20 21 27 36 3.0 3.0 5 6 9 14 25 39 33 2.4 2.5 1 15 18 22 22 23 17 57 2.8 2.7 1 4 6 6 11 16 21 28 2.4 2.4 5 1 1 5 6 10 24 35 29 2.6 3.1 1 7 16 34 28 31 20 24 46 3.5 3.5 64 3 1 7 7 12 12 10 12 2.5 2.5 73 1 1 7 14 8 15 10 14 2.5 3.0 3 2 BRDG006 295 227 2 7 22 33 42 31 18 12 60 2.8 2.8 Programme Evaluation The panel agreed that the purpose of the proposal in 2009 was to introduce a new code BRDG which would apply to all courses within the Bridging Programmes certificates and the subsequent discontinuation of the ESOL, FOUN and PEREP codes. It was not a review of the qualifications in question. The panel are in agreement that the use of a common BRDG code did not have an obvious impact on enrolment numbers or performance. The panel agreed that the change achieved the intention as described in the original proposal, i.e. provided more clarity on interpretation of transcripts and ease of use of relevant programme schedules. Staff advising and assisting students with enrolment appreciated the single code and students preferred the single prefix course codes. Continuation or Discontinuation The panel recommends that the course codes are continued. Appendix 1. New Code BRDG001 BRDG002 BRDG003 BRDG004 BRDG005 BRDG006 BRDG007 BRDG008 BRDG009 BRDG010 BRDG011 BRDG012 BRDG013 BRDG014 BRDG015 BRDG016 BRDG017 BRDG018 BRDG019 BRDG020 BRDG021 BRDG022 BRDG023 BRDG024 BRDG025 BRDG026 BRDG027 BRDG028 BRDG029 BRDG030 Old Code Course Name Cert. English for Tertiary Studies ESOL001 Core Academic Skills ESOL002 Advanced English for Undergraduate Study ESOL003 Advanced English for Postgraduate Study Cert. FOUNDATION STUDIES and Cert. University Preparation FOUN040 English Language (Foundation Studies) FOUN041 Academic Communication and Study Skills (Foundation Studies) PREP001 Academic Communication and Study Skills (CUP) FOUN044 Introduction to the Humanities and Social Sciences PREP002 Literary Studies PREP013 Film Studies PREP015 History: Understanding the 1960s PREP004 Individuals in Society PREP006 The Treaty of Waitangi PREP007 Pacific Peoples and Cultures PREP018 Teacher Education and Educational Studies PREP009 General Mathematics FOUN046 Mathematics Part One FOUN047 Mathematics Part Two FOUN045 Statistics: Data and Probability PREP005 Statistics: Probability Distributions and Inference PREP008 Information and Communication Technology FOUN042 The World of Science FOUN062 Chemistry (Foundation Studies) PREP010 Chemistry (CUP) FOUN060 Physics PREP011 Biology PREP014 Environmental Science FOUN043 The World of Business FOUN064 Accounting FOUN065 Economics FOUN068 Strategic Management and Marketing 3 BRDG031 BRDG032 BRDG033 PREP016 FOUN066 or PREP017 FOUN067 Invitation to Law Special Topic Special Topic 4